I'm in search of a reliable Windows laptop with a large screen, ideally between 15 and 16 inches. The reason for this is that I often find myself in server rooms without access to my usual three-monitor setup, and I need to view documentation without constantly zooming in. My top pick so far is the X1 Carbon 13 Gen because it's lightweight, has a speedy new processor, and great battery life, but it only has a 14-inch screen. Another option is the LG Gram, but I've heard it may not be very durable. I'm looking for something that's not too expensive, lightweight, has a large display, and doesn't come with a number pad. I've also tried using my 16-inch MacBook Pro, but many applications I need to run are Windows-based and don't work well on a Mac or in virtual machines (I've tried that already).
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For work, we use HP ProBook 460 G11 laptops. They come with decent specs—sysadmins get a faster CPU, more RAM, and a bigger SSD, while the rest of the team has the same model but with lower specs. Only thing is, it's about 2 kgs and has a resolution of just 1080p. Wouldn’t you prefer a higher resolution like 1440p on a 16-inch screen?
Yeah, I totally agree. A 16-inch display definitely feels like it could use 1440p to fit more info on screen.